Fig. 1

a, b. Incidental contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) finding shows a round, exophytic, well-defined, homogeneous mass (30 mm) with contrast enhancement, arising from the lesser curvature of the gastric body. c GI endoscopy submucosal mass (26 mm × 22 mm) with smooth overlying normal mucosa in the lesser curvature of the gastric body. d EUS picture showing a hypoechoic lesion located within the muscularis propria. e Laparoscopic intraoperative picture of an exophytic mass along the lesser curvature of the body of the stomach. f, g Laparoscopic tumor wedge resection using mechanical laparoscopic sutures